Warming up for workouts: nobody likes to do it. Some find it boring, some simply say they don't have the time. However, by skipping your warm-up, you're cheating yourself out of a more effective workout, and may be setting yourself up for injury. Warm-ups are supposed to prepare your body for your …
8 Things Every Fitness Enthusiast Should Own
Whether you're a gym newbie or a seasoned gym-rat, there are just certain items that every fitness enthusiast needs to own. Check it out! 1. Muscle Roller Massage Stick This little guy and I have a love/hate relationship. It hurts so good! Massage sticks are amazing for self-myofascial release. …
HIIT: Less Of A Trend & More Of A Staple
HIIT stands for high-intensity interval training. Many looked at this type of exercise as just a trend.Trends usually come and go, but HIIT has become one of those that are steady among the fitness trends. This workout style has become less of a trend, and more of a staple due to its benefits. What …
Free Workout Resources!
Have you ever wanted to crush a workout, but just didn't know what to do? Maybe you were on the other side, and were a workout instructor and didn't know what workout to give to your class? Or you just don't have time to make it to the gym, but need to get a quick workout in. We've all been in one …
Do You Have Dead Butt Syndrome?
Yes, I asked if you have dead butt syndrome. This most likely sounds like something one of our staff members made up, but no dead butt syndrome is the real deal. Now time to decide what's worse, the fact that it's an actual syndrome, or the fact that majority of those reading this article may have …
Gym-phobia?
Most of us, no matter how experienced or confident we are, have experienced that feeling of walking into a crowded gym and feeling completely overwhelmed. Maybe you don’t like it when someone takes the treadmill right next to you (when there are ten open ones elsewhere...) or maybe you like to do …
Become a HIIT Master
By now you've probably heard all about HIIT (high intensity interval training). Maybe you've even started to incorporate it into your workout routine. After all, HIIT training provides a ton of health benefits! It improves cardiovascular fitness, improves VO2 max (the maximum amount of oxygen your …
Get Next Level Core Strength
We've all heard about "core strength" and "having a strong core". But what does it really mean? And how do we get it? Core strength shouldn't be confused with having a six pack - it's much more complex than that! You can have a strong core without having visible abs. Your "core" encompasses the …